In-Course Assignment 2024 10

Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in Organisations Page 1 of 4
Lecturer : Dr. Veerakumar Soundrapandian Total marks: 55%
Intake : APU3F2305
Campus : TPM
Handout Date : 10/10/2024 Due Date For Individual Part: 06/12/2024, 7:00 PM
Due Date For Group Part: 20/12/2024, 7:00 PM
A. Project Description:
This group assignment requires you to work as a team of four (4) members. Working in a term is
a norm in the workplace. The assigned group project requires your team to look at the current
information systems resources of a company selected by your module lecturer. A written report
which consists of individual and group components is to be produced by the end of the
submission date.
The paper should focus on the use of information systems resources within a company.
Information systems resources play a key role in making a company successful. The paper should
focus on how information systems resources contributed to that success. The organization of the
paper is up to you and your group. You may consider organizing it by subjects (content title) of
information resources, or organizing it by references, or some combination of both. Nevertheless,
the paper should answer the following;
Company: 99Speedmart
Your assignment is to produce:
1. As a group (15 % of the total Incourse mark)
You should prepare the following sections of the report (word limit: 1,000):
 Introduction
 Background and current situation of the company
 Group evaluation (SWOT analysis based on the individual effort)
 Conclusion (SWOT analysis based on the individual effort)
2. As an individual (40 % of the total In-course marks)
Each one of you must choose one of the following information resources topics. There should
not be any duplication of topic within a group. Word limit: 2,000 for each topic.
a) Managing Strategic Use of IT

b) Managing IT Operation
c) Managing IT System Development (Project Management)
d) Managing Telecommunication and Networking
You should conduct research on relevant references such as case studies, articles,
publications, journals, interviews, books, online resources and lecture notes. Article selection
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is an important component, therefore be analytical in finding good articles. Come up with

relevant keywords and take time to do a thorough search.
You can use the following guidelines (but not limited to) to analyze the chosen topic in your
report.
 how the information systems resources being used in the organization
 how did the company use information systems resources to support its business processes
 how much the organization receive benefits, efficiency and gains from the information
systems resources
 how much of the information systems resources contribute to the organization success
 issues/conflicts/problems/challenges/deficiencies related to information systems resources
The individual conclusion should state your evaluation and judgement on how the
organisation manages the critical issues in information systems resources (based on your
topic).
You should also state any assumption and limitation.
B. Breakdown of Marks
1. Group – 100% (which will be converted into 15 %)
a) Documentation 30 %
Materials are presented professionally using correct grammar, punctuation spelling and
length. Addressed report guidelines.
b) Analysis & Research 70 %

Company background and current situation analysis. Any ideas extracted from other
sources must be referenced and cited within the report (APA Referencing).
2. Individual – 100% (which will be converted into 40 %)
a) Documentation 10 %
Materials are presented professionally using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and
length. Addressed report guidelines
b) Research & References 40 %

Supporting research clearly explained and presented. Thoroughly lists references that are
relevant to the topic. Any ideas extracted from other sources must be referenced and cited
within the report (Harvard Referencing).
c) Original Ideas & Critical Thinking 20 %

Clear evidence of original ideas and critical thinking.
c) Argument Coherence 10 %
Paragraphs are in a logical relation to the whole and flow logically into the next.
d) Presentation & Questions 20 %

Impression of confidence, simplicity, clarity, structure and time management of the
presentation and ability to answer questions

C. Marking Criteria:
Distinction
Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. High level of analysis performed,
exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to application.
This includes analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results of evaluation. Documentation
presented in a professional manner, following proper sequencing and flow. Displayed evidence
of critical appraisal.
Credit
Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Moderate level of
understanding, analysis and knowledge displayed. Some level of relevance included in terms of
application. Moderate level of analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results comparison.
Good level of documentation presented. Some level of reflection was evident in the
documentation. Moderate level of critical appraisal.
Pass
Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Basic level of
understanding and knowledge analysis displayed. Satisfactory level of documentation. No
evaluation and analysis of facts, no results comparison performed Satisfactory or low level of
reflection displayed. No level of critical appraisal demonstrated.
D. Report Guidelines:
a) Line spacing: 1.5 lines

b) Font Size: 12 (except titles and headings)
c) Font Type: Times New Roman
E. Submission:
The assignment should be presented bound as a group report and four separate individual reports.
Details of what is to be submitted:
a) Four separate individual reports which will be submitted in week 9

b) One group project document which will be submitted in week 11
c) Members of the group are required to present (approximately 5-10 minutes for each
member) their assignment in the class.
d) Submission deadline:

Individual: Friday, 06/12/2024, 7:00 PM

Group: Tuesday, 20/12/2024, 7:00 PM

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Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in Organisations Page 1 of 4

Lecturer : Dr. Veerakumar Soundrapandian Total marks: 55%

Your assignment is to produce:

1. As a group (15 % of the total Incourse mark)

2. As an individual (40 % of the total In-course marks)

a) Managing Strategic Use of IT

Level 3 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation DD11/23/24

is an important component, therefore be analytical in finding good articles. Come up with

You should also state any assumption and limitation.

1. Group – 100% (which will be converted into 15 %)

b) Analysis & Research 70 %

2. Individual – 100% (which will be converted into 40 %)

b) Research & References 40 %

c) Original Ideas & Critical Thinking 20 %

d) Presentation & Questions 20 %

Level 3 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation DD11/23/24

a) Line spacing: 1.5 lines

Details of what is to be submitted:

a) Four separate individual reports which will be submitted in week 9

Level 3 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation DD11/23/24

Individual: Friday, 06/12/2024, 7:00 PM

Level 3 Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation DD11/23/24

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